Broncos injury report: Two TEs missed practice again Thursday

Broncos tight ends A.J. Derby (shoulder) and Jeff Heuerman (knee) both missed a second consecutive day of practice Thursday. That has left veteran Virgil Green, often used in a blocking role, as the only healthy tight end on the roster.

If either Derby or Heuerman (or both) are unable to play against the Bengals on Sunday, Denver will likely promote tight end Austin Traylor from the practice squad. Brian Parker, who was signed to the practice squad Wednesday, is also a candidate to be promoted.

With the exception of their top receiving tight ends, the Broncos are relatively healthy as they approach a Week 11 showdown with Cincinnati.

Quarterback Brock Osweiler fully participated after being limited with a right shoulder injury Wednesday. Osweiler is expected to start against the Bengals — Denver has not yet announced if Paxton Lynch or Trevor Siemain will serve as the team’s No. 2 quarterback.

For the Bengals, cornerback Adam Jones (concussion) and defensive tackle Pat Sims (calf) were held out while receiver Brandon LaFell (knee), defensive end Chris Smith (ankle) and cornerback William Jackson (toe) were limited.